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Max Homa is getting ready to tee off in a few hours! He will be on the course this week, just like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy & Co., but not on the same one. Few would be at the Royal Portrush in quest to become Champion Golfer of the Year, but Homa will be at Old Greenwood. Competing in an alternate event, the Barracuda Championship. This year marks the first time since 2021 when Homa isn’t competing in The Open. Despite the setback, he remains positive.

A day before the event began, the 6-time PGA Tour champion shared a post on his Instagram, featuring pictures of him from the Tahoe Mountain Club. “The altitude is high, and the vibes are higher. Let’s get it,” he wrote. The out-of-form PGA Tour star looked optimistic and focused as he practiced on the course in his birth state. He would be eager to return to form after a series of bad performances.

Homa showcased glimpses of his return to form back in the 2025 John Deere Classic. He was in contention for the title after 54 holes. Unfortunately, he couldn’t capitalize on his advantage and ended up finishing tied in fifth in the tournament. This was Homa’s first top-10 finish of the season. The Barracuda Championship will be the first event he will play since then. And after a T5 finish, he will be looking to improve on it and maybe break his winless streak.

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Coming back to the Instagram post, Homa’s positive attitude resonated with the fans as they acknowledged how optimistic he still was. They shared their love for him in the comments.

Max Homa’s fans wish him well 

Max Homa has been getting rid of a lot of negativity from his life and trying to make the best out of every opportunity he receives recently. Probably looking at that, one fan commented, “I’m calling top 5 finish…you do the rest!! Good luck bro!!” 

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Can Max Homa's positivity turn his season around at the Barracuda Championship this weekend?

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The PGA Tour pro’s recent change of attitude has certainly helped him gain a lot more support recently. He has decided to stay away from the negative criticism he receives on social media in an attempt to maintain parasocial relationships. Instead, Homa has confessed that his focus has shifted to real people whom he interacts with in person.

About his on-course exploits, someone shared their mixed feelings about Homa’s appearances in the Barracuda Championship. They said, “Wish we were watching you at Portrush. Kick ass in Tahoe. Go Bears!” Like most, they also wish that he were competing against the best in The Open Championship 2025.

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Pointing out to 16 under at TPC Deere Run, one of the followers had good things to say, “Trending max. On the way back up we’re all rooting for you man let’s get it rolling.”

Another took it up a notch as they mentioned, “Ok Max I’m gonna bite. Big spender $25 at 25/1. No Pressure. I could use a new shaft for the Titleist TSR3 though.” It’s not the first time someone is going to place a bet on Homa to win. Fortunately, the fan hasn’t put a bet as steep as $1,900 on the line like Carl Watkins. Carl bet that Homa would win the John Deere Classic after the third round ended. When the 34-year-old didn’t lift the title, Watkins ended up messaging asking for a refund through Venmo.

Homa also received love for exploring opportunities outside of the professional golf circuit. As one fan pointed out, “Just saw you on Stick! Good vibes for sure!” The PGA Tour pro was a part of the cast in Apple TV+’s ‘Stick’, a golf comedy starring Owen Wilson. Fans would have loved to watch him in Happy Gilmore 2, too, but Homa is not a part of the film’s cast.

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Fans are hoping for Homa to return to the form at the Barracuda Championship that once made him one of the top names in the sport. Are you a Homa fan?

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